Basqueland Alvin

• Name: Basqueland Alvin, 10.5%, Spain
• Appearance: Very dark brown, close to black. Nice, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Some vanilla.
• Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, nice coffee notes and vanilla. Enjoyable!
• Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 31/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Brasse-Mortier la Noiraude Imperial Stout

New CH brewery:

• Name: Brasse-Mortier la Noiraude Imperial Stout, 7.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Some dark malt. Burnt, but not in a nice way.
• Taste: Dark malt, medicinal. Off flavours. Something must have gone wrong.
• Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 1.5 (Aroma 3/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 3/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 5/20)
• Info: 31/8-2018, BB: 9/12-2018

Cerbère La Succube

New CH brewery:

• Name: Cerbère La Succube, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Some tan head.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, some light malt. Very little hops.
• Taste: Ripe fruits, some light malt. Low bitterness, a bit flat. IPA, really?
• Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 31/8-2018, BB: 31/12-2018

Põhjala Cellar Series - Mel Gibson

Scottish Ale #10 (again*):

• Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Mel Gibson, 12.2%, Estonia
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Minimal head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits. Roasted, slight barrel. Vinous.
• Taste: Dark fruits, some alcohol, vinous. Dark malt, wood, light barrel. Warming.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 12.00
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 25/8-2018, BB: 16/1-2020

* Since one of the Norwegian ones had its style changed on Ratebeer

BrauStation Sursee Schnellzug

New CH brewery:

• Name: BrauStation Sursee Schnellzug, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Good amount of of creamy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt, light hops.
• Taste: Light malt, some light hops. Light fruits. Smooth.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 25/8-2018, BB: 4/12-2018

Störtebeker Nordik Porter

Eisbock #10:

• Name: Störtebeker Nordik Porter, 9.1%, Germany
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, malt, sweetness. Some chocolate.
• Taste: Dark ripe fruits, sweetness, malt, some chocolate. Hides alcohol very well.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 24/8-2018, BB: 12/9-2019

Hopfengut No. 20 Sud Eins

New brewery:

• Name: Hopfengut No. 20 Sud Eins, 5.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Huge amount of creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light hops, metallic. Light fruits.
• Taste: Light fruits, exotic fruits, clear hops. Slight maltiness. Lingering bitterness.
• Bought: BierSouvenir (Füssen), 330 ml, €8.95
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 24/8-2018, BB: 22/10-2018

Voss Kveika Rugøl

New brewery:

• Name: Voss Kveika Rugøl, 7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark amber, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, forest, medium fruits. Farm.
• Taste: Malt, forest, juniper. Farm. Interesting. Some herbs.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Metro), 330 ml, NOK 60.30
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 19/8-2018, BB: 8/3-2020

Austmann Cocoa Crimson

Norway #150:

• Name: Austmann Cocoa Crimson, 7.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Clear. Good, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, caramel sweetness. Chocolate and cocoa.
• Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml, NOK ??.??
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 19/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Graff Red Head Red Ale

• Name: Graff Red Head Red Ale, 6.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Good amount of light tan head.
• Aroma: Light malt, red fruits.
• Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Red fruits.
• Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 120.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 18/8-2018, BB: 31/1-2019